Leopard Flounder [Bothus pantherinus]
Description
The Leopard Flounder is a marine flatfish found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. This species is primarily located near coral reefs and sandy bottoms. The Leopard Flounder is known for its large pectoral fins and distinctive leopard-like spots across its body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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| Family |
Lefteye flounders
Bothidae
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| Genus |
Bothus
Bothus
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